League of Legends · v16.13.1

Standard build

Matchup plan

Consider Phase Rush instead of Conqueror for higher safety; even if Darius pulls you, Phase Rush's slow resistance lets you disengage safely. When low HP, use Last Stand rune to increase damage; combined with ult lifesteal, you can kill a fully stacked Darius. Always buy boots first. Even if Darius also buys boots, your base movement speed is higher, allowing better kiting. Consider Plated Steelcaps to reduce Darius's physical damage and increase lane safety.

Rune variants

Consider Phase Rush instead of Conqueror for higher safety; even if Darius pulls you, Phase Rush's slow resistance lets you disengage safely.
When low HP, use Last Stand rune to increase damage; combined with ult lifesteal, you can kill a fully stacked Darius.

Aatrox vs Darius · Top lane matchup

01

Core game plan

Aatrox is very passive against Darius in the early game, prone to dying before level 4, so you have to play safe with low margin for error.

02

Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

3:7.

4:6.

5:5.

6:4.

4:6.

Levels 1 and 4 are Darius's power spikes; Aatrox often diesAfter level 4, Aatrox starts to have trade advantage, but Darius still pressuresAfter level 6, Aatrox has advantage but needs careful tradingMid-game Aatrox can actively pressure using ult and item advantageTeamfights: Darius has more impact; Aatrox must avoid being pulled

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Detailed breakdown

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